What happened
Canada is facing a growing challenge as Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are set to enter the market, posing significant national security risks. Experts warn that these vehicles can collect and transmit sensitive data, including camera, microphone, and location information, back to China. This has raised concerns about the potential for China to use this data to destabilize Canada's power grid or disrupt transportation systems.
A panel discussion hosted by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute featured industry and policy experts who discussed the potential fallout from Canada's EV deal with China. The deal allows for an initial annual quota of 49,000 Chinese EVs to enter Canada with a lower tariff, which is expected to increase in subsequent years.
Experts, including Margaret McCuaig-Johnston and Professor Brenda Shaffer, warned that Chinese EVs could be used to trigger a synchronized, malicious power surge or to remotely activate
